Heart Surgery Device Maker Gets a Cyber Heart Attack: Ransomware Strikes Artivion
Artivion, listed on the New York Stock Exchange, faced a classic double extortion ransomware attack. Cyber crooks encrypted files and locked the company out, while Artivion scrambles with legal and cybersecurity experts. Meanwhile, the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency suggests ignoring ransom demands, because paying doesn’t guarantee data safety.
Hot Take:
When your medical device company gets hit with ransomware, it’s not just your files that need a bypass! Looks like Artivion’s cybersecurity strategy needs as much attention as their heart valves. Who knew the biggest threat to heart surgeries wasn’t cholesterol, but cybercriminals?
Key Points:
- Artivion, a heart surgery device manufacturer, got hit with a ransomware attack on November 21, 2024.
- The attackers stole and encrypted data, potentially engaging in double extortion tactics.
- Artivion is offline, investigating, and working with cybersecurity experts to address the breach.
- No ransomware group has claimed responsibility yet, suggesting ongoing ransom negotiations.
- The company is confident in its cyber insurance coverage but expects additional costs.
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